Transportation Engineer I or II - Bridge Engineer

Texas Department of Transportation; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid 100% for Full‑Day

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation's Lufkin District is seeking a District Bridge Engineer to lead the bridge program across 9 counties. You will oversee the bridge inspection program, provide technical support to maintenance, and guide projects from assessment to replacement.

You will collaborate with local officials, ensure NBIS compliance, and help advance improvements in structural safety and reliability while balancing operations and life-cycle costs for district infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science (TX PELS acceptable).
• 4 years engineering/transportation engineering experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) or equivalent; NICET Level III/IV experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee district bridge inspection program and support maintenance operations.
• Identify bridges for maintenance, rehabilitation or replacement.
• Provide technical assistance in drainage design, hydraulics, and bridge-related disciplines.
• Ensure NBIS compliance and adherence to federal/state standards.
• Coordinate with local officials on structures outside state jurisdiction.
• Assist in bridge project development and evaluation.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related science

Job description

Job Description

Position Information

TxDOT's Lufkin District is looking for a highly motivated individual to fill the critical role of District Bridge Engineer. This position will be responsible for supporting the Lufkin District’s bridge program across its 9 counties. Job duties will include oversight of the bridge inspection program, providing technical assistance to bridge maintenance operations, identification of bridges for maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement projects, and supporting bridge project development. TxDOT offers a rewarding blend of professional challenge, teamwork, outstanding training programs, opportunity for growth and advancement, and work/life balance.

Minimum Salary

65,104.00

Maximum Salary

114,099.00

Pay Basis

Yearly

FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

Lufkin District Headquarters 1805 N TIMBERLAND DRIVE Lufkin 75901

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job

Shift Details

40

Location Flexibility

Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs transportation engineering work in district bridge management. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

The essential duties for the Transportation Engineer I include:

• Coordinates with local officials on critical findings involving structures which are not under state jurisdictions to have them posted, repaired or closed to the traveling public.
• Ensures compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards.
• Inspects structures for impact damage and/or construction problems and may design emergency shoring to prevent collapse of damaged structures.
• Provides technical assistance in drainage design, resolution of drainage complaints, hydraulics evaluations and other hydrology matters.
• Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Transportation Engineer II include:

• Assists districts with bridge inspection-related matters.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience: 4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

Experience: 5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience

(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certification

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Licensed Prof Engineer*

• For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.
• Considerable knowledge of
  • Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
  • Hydrologic, hydraulic and geotechnical design activities and principles
  • Standards and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
  • Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations
  • Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures
  • Cost estimating and cost controls
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize medical marijuana under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990